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San Jose Infrastructure Backlog Raises Long-Term Cost and Safety Concerns

San Jose Infrastructure Backlog Raises Long-Term Cost and Safety Concerns

A study estimates San Jose has about $2.2 billion in deferred infrastructure maintenance and the highest infrastructure and capital-asset burden among analyzed large U.S. cities. Measure T has supported improvements, but officials and residents face continuing questions about repairs, funding, and whether growth will outpace the city's ability to maintain assets.

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Updated Sep 27, 2026